Severe winter weather got 2014 off to a slow start, but improving employment numbers, a strengthening economy and pent-up homebuyer demand bodes well for stronger housing activity and the overall economy, said industry experts at this week’s REALTOR® Party Convention & Trade Show. Read more from NAR.

In other headlines:

Study: Older, smaller buildings better for cities – Herald-Review.com

Housing Is Perking Up, But Realtors Worry About Young Buyers – Tri-States Public Radio

Fannie, Freddie legislation advances to uncertain future – Belleville News-Democrat